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sudo

Command that allows users to run programs with administrator (root) privileges.

sudo (short for 'superuser do') is a command that allows permitted users to execute commands as the superuser (root) or another user. It's a security mechanism that lets you perform administrative tasks without logging in as root. When you run a command with sudo, you'll be asked for your password, and the system logs all sudo commands for security auditing.

Security

Examples

sudo apt update - Update package lists (requires admin)
sudo reboot - Restart the system
sudo -i - Get a root shell
sudo chmod 755 file - Change file permissions